MELBOURNE, May 14, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - With geopolitical tensions, inflation uncertainty, and global capital flows still shifting in response to the Trump administration's renewed sanctions, fixed income continues to emerge as the strategic asset class for long-term investors. Quotient Capital Pty Ltd has released its 2025 mid-year outlook, showcasing how Australian fixed income is delivering security, stability, and consistent real returns in a turbulent global environment.Australian Fixed Income: A Beacon of Stability in Volatile MarketsGlobal markets have been shaken by widespread sanctions introduced by the second Trump administration, prompting turbulence across equities, commodities, and even traditional safe havens. Yet Australia's fixed income market remains a pillar of strength.The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) forecasts inflation to moderate toward the 2-3% target range by late 2025. Coupled with Australia's sound credit environment, strong institutional frameworks, and fiscal stability, this positions the domestic bond market as one of the most attractive globally.Key research insights from Quotient Capital include:Australian private credit grew by 14% year-on-year (2024-2025).Domestic corporate bond issuance surged 22% in Q1 2025.Liquidity across the investment-grade bond market is at its strongest in over a decade."Fixed income is no longer just a defensive allocation - it's a proactive, yield-focused wealth strategy," said Tom McCallister, Senior Fixed Income Advisor at Quotient Capital."In this cycle, investors are demanding capital protection, income certainty, and inflation resilience - and Australian bonds deliver all three."Geopolitical Shifts and Global Capital ReallocationThe global ripple effects of U.S. sanctions have disrupted cross-border capital flows and credit availability across multiple regions - driving a recalibration among asset allocators.Australia is benefitting as a preferred destination for investors seeking:Political neutralityRobust regulatory governanceHigh-grade credit assets"Private wealth, family offices, and institutions are reallocating to Australia with growing conviction," said James Harrington, Senior Fixed Income Advisor at Quotient Capital."We offer a unique mix of economic resilience and institutional-grade product access, which is proving incredibly attractive."Bringing Institutional Access to Private InvestorsQuotient Capital bridges the gap between institutional-grade opportunities and private capital - making it possible for high-net-worth individuals and SMSFs to access premium fixed income products, previously restricted to larger funds.Tailored solutions include:Infrastructure-linked debt instrumentsInflation-linked corporate bond portfoliosPrivate credit notes focused on essential service sectorsAll offerings are underpinned by detailed credit analysis, transparent structuring, and clear maturity horizons. Minimum investments typically start at $50,000 AUD.Strategic Outlook: Where the Smart Capital Is Going in 2025Continued demand for floating-rate notes (FRNs) as inflation hedgesGrowth in infrastructure and essential services-backed bondsRising private investor flows into corporate and hybrid debt marketsSMSFs and family offices driving long-term allocations toward predictable yield strategies"In today's macro climate, fixed income isn't a side allocation anymore - it's the core of the modern portfolio," McCallister adds.About Quotient CapitalQuotient Capital Pty Ltd is a privately-owned wealth advisory firm based in Melbourne, Australia. Specialising in fixed income and private market strategies, the firm empowers sophisticated investors - including SMSFs, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals - with direct access to institutional-grade opportunities backed by deep research, transparency, and personalised advisory.Office Address:Collins Square Tower 5, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3008Phone: +61 3 9111 2441Email: info@quotient-capital.comWebsite: www.quotient-capital.comMedia ContactFor interviews, commentary, or speaker engagements on global fixed income, Australian credit markets, or private debt access:Media Enquiries: pr@quotient-capital.comPhone: +61 3 9111 2441SOURCE: Quotient Capital Pty Ltd Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- A delegation led by Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, visited Kuwait as part of a broader high-level visit to the Middle East- The delegation explored the Middle Eastern market and supported high-quality Belt and Road cooperation while promoting Hong Kong’s unique role as a superconnector and super value-adder- A total of 59 MoUs and announcements were facilitated during the mission, cultivating deeper partnerships between Hong Kong, the mainland, Qatar, and KuwaitKuwait City, Kuwait, May 14, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – A business delegation led by Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) visited Kuwait City on 12-15 May, successfully concluding a five-day mission to Qatar and Kuwait.A total of 59 MoUs and announcements were facilitated during the mission with the aim to cultivate deeper partnerships and create new opportunities for synergy between Hong Kong, the mainland, Qatar, Kuwait and the broader Middle Eastern market. The mission also successfully enhanced collaboration between Hong Kong and the mainland, enabling mainland companies to partner with Hong Kong businesses to expand into the Middle East and beyond.Over the past few days, the delegation, comprising over 50 business leaders from Hong Kong and enterprise representatives from seven mainland provinces and cities, explored the Middle Eastern market and supported high-quality Belt and Road cooperation while promoting Hong Kong’s unique role as a superconnector and super value-adder.During the visit to Kuwait, 24 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and announcements were facilitated in trade and investment promotion, finance, law, transport and logistics, innovation and technology (I&T), agriculture, education and sport.The delegation met with senior executives and key members of the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), conglomerate Bukhamseen Group Holding and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to discuss investment opportunities and potential collaborations.The delegation also met with several representatives from the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) to gain an in-depth understanding of the operations of Kuwait’s free trade zones. The meeting explored potential cooperation opportunities in areas such as logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and technology.The delegation visited the Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre to gain a comprehensive overview of Kuwaiti history, culture and achievements.To foster cooperation, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) organised a high-level business luncheon, which was attended by some 270 business leaders and key officials.Concluding the Middle East mission, Mr Lee said the delegation, comprising Hong Kong and mainland business leaders, had achieved three key objectives: 1. To strengthen government-to-government relations; 2. To find new areas of collaboration; and 3. To make friends, and expand networks. “Over the past four days, I have observed that both Qatar and Kuwait are experiencing rapid development, supported by substantial investment and continually expanding economies. In meetings with leaders and officials, I appreciated their forward-looking vision and understanding of Hong Kong’s unparalleled advantages under ‘one country, two systems’ as a bridge between the mainland and the world. As Middle Eastern countries seek diversification of risk and look for opportunities in China and the Hong Kong SAR to join the tide of the global economic shift towards the East, Hong Kong has boundless opportunities.”He pointed out that this visit will elevate the relationship between Hong Kong and Qatar and Kuwait to a new level, bringing more business opportunities to Hong Kong, and noted, “We will continue to strive to explore new opportunities and frontiers for Hong Kong.”Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, said: “Over the past few days, we engaged in high-level government and business meetings, hosted business luncheons and visited key development projects in Qatar and Kuwait. We explored how Qatari and Kuwaiti businesses can leverage Hong Kong's advantages in finance, innovation and technology and professional services to advance intiatives in finance, energy transformation and smart infrastructure projects, contributing to the Qatar National Vision 2030 and Kuwait Vision 2035.”“Following the visits, the HKTDC will continue to invite business leaders from the Middle East to visit Hong Kong. We welcome them participating in our international events, such as the Belt and Road Summit and Asian Financial Forum to explore opportunities in Hong Kong, Mainland China and beyond,” Dr Lam added.24 MoUs and announcements were facilitated in Kuwait by the government and the following members of the delegation:1.Invest Hong Kong and Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA)2.Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and Marine Science Centre of Kuwait University (Announcement)3.Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and Public Authority of Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (Announcement)4.Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and Kuwait General Administration of Customs (Announcement)5.Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Kuwait Airways (Announcement)6.Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)7.Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)8.Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)9.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)10.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA)11.Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China and Olympic Council of Asia12.The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (CMA) and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)13.The Law Society of Hong Kong and Kuwait Bar Association14.Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) and Capital Market Authority in Kuwait (CMA) (non-delegate)15.City University of Hong Kong and Ministry of Higher Education16.City University of Hong Kong and Kuwait University17.Templewater and Blue Ocean Company18.Deloitte China and Baoye Hubei Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd19.Deloitte China and PCI Technology Co., Ltd20.HSBC and PCI Technology Co., Ltd21.HSBC and Meetsocial Group22.Templewater and Shanghai Westwell Technology23.Templewater and Shanghai Fengling Renewables Co., Ltd24.Dongchao Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd and Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA)Earlier during the mission, 35 MoUs and announcements were facilitated in Qatar:1.Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)2.Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI) 3.Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Qatar Airways4.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Invest Qatar5.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)6.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)7.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) 8.The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (CMA) and Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)9.The Hong Kong Associations of Bank and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)10.The Law Society of Hong Kong and Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA)11.The Law Society of Hong Kong and Qatar Lawyers Association12.Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) (non-delegate)13.Hang Seng Indexes Company Limited and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)14.MTR Corporation Limited and Qatar National Bank15.Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce and Luyi Industrial Park16.Hong Kong Productivity Council and Shanghai Westwell Technology17.Hong Kong Productivity Council and EHang Intelligent Equipment (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd18.Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Shanghai Westwell Technology19.Baoye Group and Luyi Industrial Park20.Deloitte China and Glodon Technology Co., Ltd21.Deloitte China and WeBank22.HSBC and PCI Technology Co., Ltd23.HSBC and Meetsocial Group 24.Standard Chartered and Fosun International25.Templewater and WeBank26.Center International Group Co., Limited and Luyi Industrial Development QFZ27.Luyi Industrial Park and Qatar Development Bank28.Goldford Group and WeBank and Klickl Technology L.L.C.29.Development Bureau and Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ of Qatar 30.Invest Hong Kong and Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry 31.Invest Hong Kong and Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)32.Department of Justice and Ministry of Justice of the State of Qatar (Announcement)33.Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and Qatar Customs (Announcement)34.Security Bureau (Announcement)35.Trade and Industry Department and Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the State of Qatar (Announcement on progress of IPPA’s negotiation)Photo download: https://bit.ly/4mfLVgfDr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) addressed a business luncheon, organised by the HKETO and HKTDC to deepen economic and cultural links between Hong Kong and Kuwait. He said: “We are committed to a sustainable tomorrow, just like Kuwait. From energy efficiency and green buildings to green transport and waste reduction, our aim is to be carbon neutral by 2050.”Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said: “The ties between Hong Kong and the Middle East continue to grow and diversify. They include the launching of the Middle East’s first two exchange-traded funds tracking Hong Kong stocks. Hong Kong is partnering with a Middle East sovereign wealth fund, too. Together, we are committed to jointly establishing a US$1 billion fund investing in companies connected to Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.”Some 270 business leaders and key officials attended a business luncheon in Kuwait organised by HKETO and HKTDC, during which an exchange of MoUs and announcements took placeThe delegation visited the Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural CentreThe delegation met with several representatives from the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) to gain an in-depth understanding of the operations of Kuwait’s free trade zones. The meeting explored potential cooperation opportunities in areas such as logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and technology. Dr Peter K N Lam (second right), Hong Kong Trade Development Council Chairman, expressed his delight at the business delegation’s success. He said HKTDC will continuously promote cooperation and support the Hong Kong and mainland business community in expanding into international markets.Media enquiriesHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Snowy ChanTel: (852) 2584 4525Email: snowy.sn.chan@hktdc.orgSam Ho Tel: (852) 2584 4569Email: sam.sy.ho@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, May 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Groundbreaking new research was released today revealing that illicit streaming devices (ISDs) in Taiwan are not only enabling rampant piracy, but also potentially pose significant cybersecurity threats to consumers and national infrastructure. The study was released at an enforcement workshop hosted in Taipei by the Taiwan Society of Convergence and the Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP).The research, conducted by Professor Paul A. Watters of Cyberstronomy Pty Ltd, found that many ISDs are vulnerable to malware infections and can be remotely hijacked, putting users at risk of identity theft, ransomware, and espionage. Even more alarmingly, these devices could be exploited to form large-scale botnets capable of disrupting Taiwan’s critical infrastructure through coordinated cyberattacks.Key findings from the study include:49% of apps commonly associated with ISDs which were tested contained malware, with some triggering up to 20 detections on industry-leading security platforms.ISDs were found to have an average of 7.75 security vulnerabilities, leaving users exposed to exploits such as command-and-control takeovers and phishing attacks.One malware-laden app was found to use “superuser” privileges, granting attackers full access to a user’s device and connected network.Malicious infrastructure supporting ISD apps is hosted via obscure and abuse-prone domains, such as 6868c.cc and 1357c.cc, often shielded by private registrations.“Every ISD in Taiwan represents a potential node in a nationwide cyberattack,” said Matt Cheetham, General Manager of CAP. “If left unregulated, these devices could be weaponised to compromise homes, businesses, and government networks.” Cheetham noted that the study recommended a three-pronged approach to address the threat: tighten regulations on the sale and distribution of ISDs; expand enforcement and monitoring of malicious ISD infrastructure, and; implement DNS/site blocking to prevent access to known malware-distributing domains.About the Asia Video Industry AssociationThe Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and ecosystem in Asia Pacific. It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members. AVIA is the interlocutor for the industry with governments across the region, leads the fight against video piracy through its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) and provides insight into the video industry through reports and conferences aimed to support a vibrant video industry.For media enquiries and additional background please contact:Charmaine Kwan, Head of Marketing and Communications | charmaine@avia.orgLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/asiavideoia |X: @AsiaVideoIA Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - EdgePoint Infrastructure (“EdgePoint”), an ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, today announced that it has successfully built and equipped 12 digital classrooms under its Connectivity For Communities (CFC) programme, a regional corporate responsibility initiative aimed at providing access to connectivity for students in underserved communities across Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Since launching the programme just over a year ago, the company has built digital classrooms in these twelve schools, complete with access to seamless connectivity, the necessary digital devices and refurbished student common rooms. In addition, they have collaborated with teachers and local organizations to implement long-term digital literacy programmes ensuring the more than 6,500 students currently benefiting from the project are able to maximize the resources provided. These initiatives are crucial for increasing digital literacy, ensuring that students in underserved areas are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to seize future opportunities and secure brighter, more prosperous futures.Chee Wi Lyn, Executive Vice President - People and Corporate Office, said, “We are pleased that these digital classrooms have transformed the learning experiences for students as they can now learn through interactive online modules, research topics which interest them, look for reading materials online and so on. It has also empowered students to develop new skills alongside their daily studies, such as video editing and presentation creation. We have been closely monitoring the progress of the CFC projects and are pleased to share the positive impact the program is making. Attendance has improved by an overall of 10%, which led to a 6% overall increase in exam scores. Teachers have also noted a significant increase in digital literacy scores of the students, with assessments showing up to 100% improvement in some schools”.Speaking on the extended benefits of connectivity to the surrounding communities she added "Beyond the classroom, reliable internet access and digital resources have positively impacted the families of these students as well. Community members are leveraging connectivity for online gigs, financial transactions, and upskilling, all of which contribute to harnessing their full potential and improving their quality of lives. This connectivity is not only enhancing individual opportunities but also empowering the community to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world," she added.Aligned with EdgePoint’s focus on bridging the digital divide in the countries in which it operates, the company collaborates with local organizations in these countries to ensure the right underserved communities are empowered by the CFC programmes. EdgePoint aims to close the year with 20 digital libraries built in schools across Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.About EdgePoint InfrastructureEdgePoint Infrastructure is an ASEAN based independent telecommunications infrastructure company that aspires towards Building a Connected, Digital ASEAN. Headquartered in Singapore with operations in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, through EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, PT Centratama Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk and EdgePoints Towers Inc. respectively, the company is focused on providing sharable and leading-edge telecom structures, small cells and in-building systems. EdgePoint aims to be an industry leader through scale and innovation, driving operational efficiencies through the adoption of analytics and digital technologies.For more information on EdgePoint, please visit https://edgepointinfra.com/. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

ANTWERPEN, BELGIUM, May 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMP, a global leader in supply chain planning solutions, announced today that its Unison PlanningTM platform has achieved SAP® certification as integrated with RISE with SAP S/4HANA® Cloud. Continuing its long history of providing SAP-certified integration, this milestone confirms Unison Planning's full support for S/4HANA environments and its compatibility with RISE with SAP.The integration delivers seamless, near-real-time connectivity between SAP and Unison Planning's advanced supply chain capabilities, reinforcing OMP's role as a trusted partner for navigating complex planning environments."Achieving this certification highlights our commitment to innovation and enterprise-grade reliability," says Tom Wouters, Chief Product Officer at OMP. "It confirms our ability to support global businesses in their digital transformation journeys, especially those migrating to S/4HANA with RISE with SAP."OMP was recently recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions for the 10th consecutive time, positioned highest for Ability to Execute in 2025."We offer real solutions backed by real expertise," adds Philip Vervloesem, Chief Commercial & Markets Officer at OMP. Many of our customers in various industries, including multiple Fortune 500 companies, are already reaping the benefits of using Unison Planning within their SAP S/4HANA environments. This certification helps companies migrating to SAP S/4HANA to integrate their non-SAP systems seamlessly with their SAP ERP, bringing peace of mind to both IT and business leaders."Key integration features of Unison Planning include:Near-real-time extraction of master and transactional data relevant for demand, distribution, production planning, and sourcing.Incremental synchronization of planning results,No-code configurability of data selection and content.Support for integration with multiple clients across mixed SAP landscapes (ECC, S/4HANA), especially valuable for businesses operating multiple SAP instances.With the addition of this SAP-certified add-on, Unison Planning further simplifies deployment and strengthens interoperability in enterprise SAP environments.The SAP Integration and Certification Center (SAP ICC) has certified that the integration software for Unison Planning integrates with RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud using standard integration technologies.About OMPOMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges excel, grow, and thrive by offering the best digitized supply chain planning solution on the market. Hundreds of customers in a wide range of industries - spanning consumer goods, life sciences, chemicals, metals, paper, plastics and packaging - benefit from using OMP's unique Unison Planning™ platform.DisclaimerSAP and other SAP products and services mentioned herein, as well as their respective logos, are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP SE in Germany and other countries. Please see https://www.sap.com/copyright for additional trademark information and notices. All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies.Contact InformationPhilip VervloesemChief Commercial & Markets Officerpvervloesem@omp.com+1-770-956-2723SOURCE: OMP Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- Offer price of S$0.25 per share is at an attractive premium of 61.3% over the last traded price being 9 May 2025 and the 12-month volume-weighted average price- The Partial offer provides Cordlife shareholders an opportunity to exit at a premium- Medeze views this as a strategic opportunity to invest with long-term intent and explore collaborations with Cordlife including promotion of services together for market expansion, products/services development, diversification of business in the region and cost and operational synergiesSingapore / Bangkok, May 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Thailand-listed Medeze Group Public Company Limited (“Medeze”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Medeze Group”), through its wholly owned subsidiary Medeze Treasury Pte. Ltd. (the “Offeror”), intends to make a voluntary conditional cash partial offer (the “Partial Offer”) to acquire 10.00% of the issued ordinary shares of Cordlife Group Limited (“Cordlife” or the “Offeree”), a Singapore-listed provider of cord blood banking services. The move signals Medeze’s first strategic step into the Singapore market, with the intention of exploring business opportunities with the Offeree to create long-term value and mutual benefit for both parties.Terms of the Partial OfferUnder the terms of the Partial Offer, the Offeror is seeking to acquire 25,630,774 shares, equivalent to 10.00% of Cordlife’s total issued and paid-up ordinary shares (excluding treasury shares) (the “Shares”), at an offer price of S$0.25 per share (the “Offer Price”). This represents an attractive premium of approximately 61.3% to the last traded price of S$0.155 on 9 May 2025, and also the 12-month volume-weighted average price.The Partial Offer will be subject to the minimum acceptance condition of the Offeror having received, by the close of the Partial Offer, valid acceptances and/or tenders in respect of not less than 25,630,774 Shares, representing 10.00% of the total number of Shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the Record Date. The Partial Offer will not become or be capable of being declared unconditional in all respects unless the above condition is satisfied.The Partial Offer represents an attractive opportunity for Cordlife shareholders to realise part or potentially all of their investment. Based on the Offeror’s observation that the Shares of the Offeree has been thinly traded in recent years, the Offer Price reflects a healthy premium over recent trading levels.Rationale of the Partial OfferThe Partial Offer, if successful, will allow the Offeror to increase its direct holdings (including the existing shares held by the Offeror) in the Offeree to approximately 10.68% of the total number of Shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the Record Date. Upon successful completion of the Partial Offer, the Offeror, together with Medeze, will communicate with and endeavour to explore business opportunities with the Offeree to create long-term value and mutual benefit for both parties.The Offeror wishes to demonstrate its commitment to contribute positively to the Offeree as a long-term substantial shareholder. By acquiring a meaningful stake, the Offeror aims to collaborate with existing controlling shareholders and management to drive sustainable value creation for all stakeholders. The Offeror believes in engaging in constructive dialogue and partnership with existing shareholders and management to align on strategic priorities, governance, and operational enhancements that will benefit the Offeree’s long-term success.If a collaboration eventuates, Medeze Group and Cordlife could provide services to each other’s customers which helps to strengthen the market position and network of Medeze Group and Cordlife. As an example and for illustrative purposes only, Medeze Group could (where permissible), offer services like analyzing and storing NK cell and hair follicle banking services to Cordlife’s customers. Cordlife (where permissible) could on the other hand offer its chromosomal and genetic analysis and screening services to Medeze Group’s customers. This collaboration can further support the growth of both Medeze Group and Cordlife at the international level.The Medeze Group recorded total revenue of THB 874.3 million and net profit of THB 338.7 million, representing growth of 23.6% and 41.4% year-on-year respectively. Medeze Group’s asset base more than tripled to over THB 3.4 billion, following its successful listing of the Stock Exchange of Thailand and strategic reinvestment into technology and capacity.About MedezeThe Medeze Group has been in business for more than 14 years and is a leader in the Southeast Asia stem cell storage and services market.Recognised as the Southeast Asia Stem Cell Banking Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024), the Medeze Group has a laboratory that is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) from the United States. The laboratory is equipped with modern equipment and technology in the stem cell banking industry, such as AutoXpress and Quantum Machine.The Medeze Group is founded and headed by the incumbent chief executive officer, Dr. Veerapol Khemarangsan, an experienced Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist, who brings deep clinical and commercial expertise. He continues to be personally involved in stem cell procedures, lending Medeze Group a rare combination of medical and operational leadership. He currently serves as the Director of Training Committee in Bangkok Metropolitan Endoscopic Center (BMEC).For more information of the Medeze Group, please: https://www.medezegroup.com/th/.About CordlifeCordlife was incorporated in Singapore on 2 May 2001 and has been listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) since 29 March 2012. The Offeree is a group company in the business of providing cord blood banking services such as the collection, processing, testing, cryopreservation and storage of umbilical cord blood at birth in countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Indonesia, Thailand, India and the Philippines.For media queries, please contact:ThailandInvestor RelationsMedeze GroupDID: +66 91 599 9999 (press 2)Email: ir@medezegroup.comSingaporeTevinder SinghAssociateFinancial PRDID: +65 6438 2990Email: tevinder@financialpr.com.sg The directors of the Offeror (including any director who may have delegated detailed supervision of the preparation of this document) have taken all reasonable care to ensure that the facts stated and opinions expressed in this document are fair and accurate and that no material facts have been omitted from this document, and they jointly and severally accept responsibility accordingly.Where any information has been extracted or reproduced from published or otherwise publicly available sources or obtained from the Offeree, the sole responsibility of the directors of the Offeror has been to ensure through reasonable enquiries that such information is accurately extracted from such sources or, as the case may be, reflected or reproduced in this document. 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